IntermediateLunch
Pan-Seared Halibut with Charred Corn & Tomato Salsa Verde
Meaty white fish with a bright, fresh summer salsa and buttery corn
652 cal · 80g protein · 37 min
Occasion & diet · 20 recipes
High-Protein Cookout Recipes
High-Protein ideas for cookout, with full method and macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
Intermediate
SophisticatedDinner
Galbijjim Braised Short Ribs with Shiitake, Chestnut & Jeotgal-Miso Reduction
Melt-in-mouth braised ribs, umami-fermented glaze, nutty mushrooms
1333 cal · 75g protein · 228 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Snapper with Black Garlic, Bitter Melon & Burnt Lime Jus
Whole fish with funky umami and charred citrus complexity
710 cal · 65g protein · 40 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Branzino with Crispy Skin & Lemon-Butter Emulsion
Whole Mediterranean fish with a burnished skin and silky pan sauce
771 cal · 64g protein · 26 min
EasyDinner
Dweji Galbijjim—Braised Pork Ribs with Shiitake & Chestnut Rice
Fall-apart pork in soy-honey glaze with nutty grains
1287 cal · 62g protein · 33 min
SophisticatedDinner
Galbijjim-Style Short Ribs with Shiitake, Chestnut & Miso Reduction
Braised beef short ribs with umami-rich mushroom and nut sauce over steamed cauliflower rice
803 cal · 58g protein · 105 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Branzino with Charred Tomatillo Emulsion, Grilled Corn & Crispy Sage Oil
Mediterranean sea bass, tart tomatillo purée, golden corn & sage brown butter
919 cal · 55g protein · 44 min
SophisticatedDinner
Jerk-Spiced Chicken Thigh with Charred Pineapple, Black Rice & Coconut-Lime Crema
Bold Caribbean spice, tender chicken, and refined plating—a showstopper main
1467 cal · 49g protein · 70 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Branzino Crudo with Purple Potato Salad, Ají Verde & Crispy Shallots
Paper-thin raw branzino, roasted purple potatoes, serrano-cilantro sauce, fried shallots
1067 cal · 48g protein · 42 min
IntermediateLunch
Charred Pomfret with Green Mango, Anchovy & Lime Emulsion
Whole roasted fish with tart green mango and briny umami finish
680 cal · 46g protein · 30 min
IntermediateDinner
Pan-Seared Turkey Breast with BBQ Pan Sauce & Charred Collard Greens
Thin, golden cutlet with a smoky tomato-bourbon pan sauce and tender bitter greens.
415 cal · 45g protein · 32 min
SophisticatedLunch
Seared Chicken Breast with Charred Haricots Verts, Passion Fruit Gastrique & Crispy Shallot Crust
Elegant, bright, and beautifully plated—restaurant-level technique at home
714 cal · 44g protein · 46 min
IntermediateDinner
Pork Ribs with Charred Pineapple & Chimichurri Glaze
Fall-off-the-bone ribs with caramelized fruit and herb-forward sauce
834 cal · 44g protein · 115 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Scallop Cakes with Romesco & Roasted Garlic Aioli
Pan-fried scallop fritters with two bold, complex dipping sauces
711 cal · 28g protein · 38 min
IntermediateSnack
Crispy Sage & Parmesan Crisps with Smoked Almond Dust
Puffed Parmesan shards with herbaceous sage and crunchy, smoky almonds
423 cal · 26g protein · 15 min
IntermediateAppetizer
Crispy Soft-Shell Crab Wontons with Chili-Lime Gastrique
Pan-fried rice paper parcels filled with crab and fresh herbs, dunked in sweet-spicy glaze
488 cal · 22g protein · 30 min
IntermediateDinner
Smoked BBQ Short Rib with Charred Corn Polenta & Green Tomato Relish
Slow-braised short rib, creamy polenta, tangy pickle-bright relish.
729 cal · 18g protein · 125 min
EasyBreakfast
Calamansi Egg Cloud with Crispy Shallot Rice
Fluffy scrambled eggs infused with calamansi citrus and toasted jasmine rice
494 cal · 17g protein · 20 min
SophisticatedLunch
Beef Tenderloin & Purple Potato Salad with Black Garlic Vinaigrette
Sliced carpaccio-style beef with roasted Andean potatoes and fermented umami
322 cal · 7g protein · 65 min
IntermediateDinner
Braised Short Ribs with Bourbon & Charred Root Vegetables
Low-and-slow braised beef short ribs in a whiskey-spiked sauce, served with roasted carrots, parsnips, and thyme.
387 cal · 7g protein · 168 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 40 minutes. The quickest is around 20 minutes and the longest about 125 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
Is every recipe here high protein?
Every recipe in this collection is written without ingredients that break a high protein diet. We cannot vouch for the brands in your cupboard or for cross-contamination in your kitchen, so check labels as you normally would.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 387 and 1287 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.
Do these come with a grocery list?
Yes. Any recipe here can be added to a grocery list that adds up quantities across everything you have chosen and sorts it by aisle, so two recipes needing onions become one line.
